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Wenning (6-foot-2 5/8, 218) made 47 starts for the Cardinals, logging a 27-20 record, 92:42 TD-to-INT ratio, and 63.0 completion rate. He was a second-team All-MAC pick as a senior, behind Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch. Wenning is a sub-par athlete (5.00 forty, 8-foot-4 broad jump) and lacks arm strength to drive the ball, but shows composure in the pocket and could perhaps keep the chains moving if eventually forced to make NFL spot starts. He profiles as a long-term backup. Sat, May 10, 2014 04:30:00 PM

Ball State QB Keith Wenning "is drawing a good amount of interest from teams," according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

Wenning has had eight visits and another eight workouts, according to Pauline. He's been hosted by the Vikings, Packers, Ravens, Rams and Patriots, and performed a private workout for the Browns. Wenning has career backup upside, but has a decent probability of sticking on a roster, which is why he'll probably go in Round 6 or 7. Sat, Apr 19, 2014 12:14:00 AM

Ball State QB Keith Wenning worked out for the Ravens on Tuesday and has two upcoming meetings scheduled, according to National Football Post's Aaron Wilson.

He'll talk with Vikings' management on Wednesday, and hop over to that squad's greatest rivals when he speaks with the Packers the next day. Wenning has a chance to carve out a career as a backup, but that's about the extent of his upside. He won't be able to pop the top off the defense, but could potentially, in a pinch, move the sticks with short-to-intermediate completions. He doesn't make a ton of mistakes, which is why you might hear his name called in Rds. 6 or 7. Tue, Apr 15, 2014 06:05:00 PM

Ball State QB Keith Wenning worked out for the Jaguars on Wednesday, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.

The Browns, along the general manager ray Farmer, will work out Wenning next. The Ball State passer has nine total workouts scheduled, with the Patriots being another. Wenning is at his best in the short to intermediate areas, climbing the pocket and finding the right place to go with the football. He is a sixth-rounder at best. Wed, Apr 2, 2014 12:48:00 PM

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Ball State QB Keith Wenning "is drawing a good amount of interest from teams," according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

Wenning has had eight visits and another eight workouts, according to Pauline. He's been hosted by the Vikings, Packers, Ravens, Rams and Patriots, and performed a private workout for the Browns. Wenning has career backup upside, but has a decent probability of sticking on a roster, which is why he'll probably go in Round 6 or 7.

Ball State QB Keith Wenning worked out for the Ravens on Tuesday and has two upcoming meetings scheduled, according to National Football Post's Aaron Wilson.

He'll talk with Vikings' management on Wednesday, and hop over to that squad's greatest rivals when he speaks with the Packers the next day. Wenning has a chance to carve out a career as a backup, but that's about the extent of his upside. He won't be able to pop the top off the defense, but could potentially, in a pinch, move the sticks with short-to-intermediate completions. He doesn't make a ton of mistakes, which is why you might hear his name called in Rds. 6 or 7.

Ball State QB Keith Wenning worked out for the Jaguars on Wednesday, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.

The Browns, along the general manager ray Farmer, will work out Wenning next. The Ball State passer has nine total workouts scheduled, with the Patriots being another. Wenning is at his best in the short to intermediate areas, climbing the pocket and finding the right place to go with the football. He is a sixth-rounder at best.

Ball State senior QB Keith Wenning has been the most impressive quarterback during Shrine Game practices, according to NFL.com's Bucky Brooks.

Wenning "threw the ball with better zip and velocity" than teammates Keith Price (Washington) and Tommy Rees (Notre Dame). "Wenning also stood out with his accuracy and ball placement," Brooks wrote. "He connected on a handful of curls and dig routes that showcased his anticipation, and a completion on a deep crosser highlighted his touch." On the second day of practices, according to Brooks, Wenning "continued to be the headliner of the class by showing consistent ball placement and accuracy on throws in drills" and flashed "superior anticipation and awareness releasing the ball well before his receivers make breaks." If Wenning keeps this up, scouts will have no choice but to upgrade their grades on him.

Ball State senior QB Keith Wenning measured 6 feet two and 3 eighths of an inch and weighed in at 219 pounds at the East-West Shrine Game.

Wenning's path to a superior draft slot would have been easier if he'd measured in at his listed height of 6-foot-3. Wenning was a four-year starter for the no-huddle, pro-style Cardinals. He spent the fall semester ridiculing Ball State's career passing records, completing 319-of-498 passes for 4,148 yards, 35 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Wenning makes quick decision and gets the ball into the hands of the correct receiver with good velocity and placement in the short to intermediate game. At the very least, he should be a capable NFL backup.

Ball State senior QB Keith Wenning accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game.

Wenning made a mockery of most of Ball State's passing records this season, completing 296-of-454 passes for 3,933 yards with 34 touchdowns and six interceptions. Often overshadowed in the MAC by Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch, Wenning will leave school as the Cardinals' career leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, pass completions and pass attempts. He's a quick decision maker who gets the ball into the hands of the correct receiver with good velocity and placement in the short to intermediate game.

Ball State senior QB Keith Wenning completed 27 of 33 attempts for 445 yards and six touchdowns in a 55-14 win over Miami (OH).

Wenning has intrigued evaluators thanks to his ability to get the ball in the hands of the correct receiver in a timely manner. He is very efficient and displays good velocity and placement in the short to intermediate game.

CBS Sports' Jeremy Fowler spoke with one NFL scout who has been impressed with Ball State senior QB Keith Wenning's placement.

The scout admits it is hard to scout quarterbacks versus MAC defenses and spread-out game. Wenning runs Pete Lembo's offense effectively thanks to accuracy and velocity in the short to intermediate game. The senior quarterback completed 35 of 49 attempts for 324 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the school's loss to NIU.

Ball State senior QB Keith Wenning completed 20 of 29 attempts for 299 yards and four touchdowns in a 44-24 win over Central Michigan.

Wenning is a great quarterback for Pete Lembo's offense, displaying comfort in the pocket and an ability to work hi/lo reads to hit receivers at multiple levels of the defense. He has plenty of velocity in the short to intermediate areas and shows nice touch on downfield passes.

Ball State senior QB Keith Winning completed 25 of 35 attempts for 240 yards and five touchdowns in the school's 42-24 win over Akron.

Wenning could be this year's Matt McGloin, meaning a quarterback who goes undrafted that makes a roster as a No. 2 of 3. The Ball State passer is very efficient and has velocity in the short to intermediate game. Expect to hear about him at the East-West Shrine Game.

Ball State starting senior QB Keith Wenning recently underwent knee surgery but is expected to be cleared for the season opener.

The surgery was of the arthroscopic variety on Wenning's left knee. "We fully expect he will be back on the practice field in a relatively short time and ready to go for the season opener Aug. 29," head coach Pete Lembo said in the release. Wenning could wind up being the MAC's top quarterback prospect, but he will have to prove his case to earn a selection next May.